Thermodynamics: Four Laws That Move the Universe

The Ideal Gas Law and a Piston

Educational Jun 1, 2020 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Understand how pressure, volume, and temperature are state functions related by a formula known as the ideal gas law. Contrast these variables with work and heat, learning why they are not state functions. See how the ideal gas law can be used to calculate the work done by a piston.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 34 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.